Three Top Inspirational Brooklyn Boxers


By Jerry Del Priore There’s no denying that, in order to compete in the bloodlust world of boxing, you need plenty of fire, guts and gumption, along with ample athletic talent. But when you factor in out-of-the-ring adversity, that’s when you get to see what an athlete’s really made of as their real-life mettle gets … Continue reading Three Top Inspirational Brooklyn Boxers

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From Wayward Youth to Boxing Prospect, East Flatbush Product Finds New Path


By Jerry Del Priore Mikkel LesPierre was a standout basketball player at Transit Tech High School. But he got sidetracked, and wound up getting kicked off the team. Getting into some form of trouble with a friend seemed to be the norm for the young LesPierre. So his friend’s father suggested they give boxing a … Continue reading From Wayward Youth to Boxing Prospect, East Flatbush Product Finds New Path